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Chess Academy Reading and Math Tutoring was started by former professional educator with over 20 years teaching experience, John P. Buky, to promote chess in the schools as part of the educational curriculum. Chess is a dynamic tool for differentiated instruction as it addresses all of Bloom's Taxonomy of Higher Thinking Skills, as well as Gardner's Multiple Intelligences. Many studies have linked chess programs to improved scores in reading and math, as well as improved self-esteem. We at Chess Academy believe that chess instruction should exist in all schools. A number of colleges now offer chess scholarships: Information on College Chess Scholarships

Chess Academy Math and Reading SES Tutoring

University of Texas at Dallas Chess Program Video

Reports from Teachers on How Chess Impacts Students

Chess Academy Presentation at 2009 CMSI (Chicago Public Schools Math & Science Initiative) Conference

Here are some reasons why chess belongs in the school curriculum:

Chess Research Bibliography

 The articles below all deal with making chess part of the instructional curriculum as chess engages students of all learning styles and strengths. It also promotes problem solving and critical thinking skills. Many studies have linked chess to improved scores in both reading and math and making an impact on students in ways that traditional instructional methods have not been able to do.

Celone, J. (n.d.). Why chess?. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://www.edutechchess.com/whychess.html.

Dauvergne, P. (n.d.). The case for chess as a tool to develop our children’s minds. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://www.auschess.org.au/articles/chessmind.htm.

Ferguson, R. (n.d.). Teacher's guide: research and benefits of chess. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://www.quadcitychess.com/benefits_of_chess.html.

Ippolito, D. J. (n.d.). Benefits of chess for children. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://www.deanofchess.com/benefits.htm.

Compiled by Kitsis, A. (n.d.). Benefits of chess for academic performance and creative thinking. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://vivacityinc.com/chess/BenefitsOfChess.pdf.

Liptrap, J. M. (n.d.). Chess and standardized test scores. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from CHESS AND STANDARD TEST SCORES.

Margulies, S. (n.d.). The effect of chess on reading scores:. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://www.geocities.com/chess_camp/margulies.pdf.

Compiled by McDonald, P. R. (n.d.). The benefits of chess in education: a collection of studies and papers. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://www.psmcd.net/otherfiles/BenefitsOfChessInEdScreen2.pdf.

Milat, M. (n.d.). The role of chess in modern education. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://www.kidchess.com/milat_roleofchess.htm.

Palm, C. (n.d.). Chess improves academic performance. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://www.successchess.com/WeibelChess/NY2.html.

Ryan, G. (n.d.). Chess in education. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://www.nychesskids.com/files/chess_in_education.htm.

Wojcio, M. (n.d.). The importance of chess in the classroom. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2006, from http://www.njoychess.com/Education/wojcio.pdf.